176 Pound Tumor on Woman
 

Woman Undergoes Surgery To Remove 176-Pound Tumor
Woman 'Felt Free' After Operation

POSTED: 5:42 p.m. EST January 22, 2004

BUCHAREST, Romania -- Before her tumor was removed, a Romanian woman weighed more than 260 pounds. Now, she weighs just 88 pounds.

Doctors performed an eight-hour operation Wednesday to remove the 176-pound benign tumor.

One of the surgeons said the woman "felt free" after the tumor was removed.

The woman has neurofibromatosis, a progressive disorder that causes disfiguring tumors to form on nerves through her body.

The 46-year-old has been bedridden and unable to care for herself for three years. Doctors said she'll still have to undergo skin reconstruction surgery.

A Chicago plastic surgeon offered to perform the operation for free after the Romanian government said it couldn't afford to send her to the United States.

In 2000, the surgeon removed a 200-pound tumor caused by the same disorder from a Michigan woman.

I suppose the tumor was called "Hubby" :1orglaugh

That's a good one. :winkwink:

damn that's nasty :warning

you should have seen the tumor... pic was in a thread last night

Really ? I guess I will search for it.

that's some sick shit! :1orglaugh

Yuck! The thought of it makes me cringe

jesus 176 pound tumor. Well at least she lost 176 pounds overnight.. lol

hehehe how true! Instant weight loss. Jenny Craig can't beat that lol